Medical Technologist II, IRL

Job Description Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as well as what you do while at work. What You Need to Know As an IRL Technologist at the Red Cross, you will perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests and interpret results to determine donor‑recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility problems and provide intermediate reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Key Responsibilities Resolve compatibility problems and provide complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples. Manage receipt, coordination, shipment, and transport of patient and donor blood samples and document supply and equipment problems. Manage reagent inventory (ordering, receiving, inspection, and preparation). Recognize and resolve testing irregularities and assist other Medical Technologists in problem resolution. Consult with staff at other medical facilities to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients. Perform manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable. Perform other related duties as necessary. Standard Schedule Monday‑Friday, third shift (8 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.). Open to 4‑10 or 5‑8 schedules with occasional on‑call work. Pay Information DOE – shift differentials, on‑call pay included. What You Need to Succeed MT (ASCP) certification required. Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry. Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. MLT (ASCP) certification with 4 years of general laboratory experience can be substituted. One year of experience. Licensure if required by state. Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Ability to work on a team. What Will Give You the Competitive Edge

BB (ASCP)

Blood Banking experience is preferred. Physical Requirements Requires standing, stretching, stooping, and bending for extended periods. Lift, pull, push, and move objects up to 50 pounds. May work in walk‑in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment. Benefits for You Medical, Dental, Vision plans Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays 401(k) with up to 6% match Paid Family Leave Employee Assistance Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term Service Awards and recognition Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable state and local laws. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, Summary of Rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Red Cross